Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo: La Liga Match Preview

Match Context

Atletico Madrid host Celta Vigo at Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, on 2026-05-09 (16:30 UTC) in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Atletico Madrid arrive fourth with 63 points and a goal difference of 21, while Celta Vigo sit sixth on 47 points with a goal difference of 4.

Atletico Madrid Availability

Atletico face multiple absences. J. Alvarez (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. P. Barrios (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. N. Gonzalez (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. J. Cardoso (Contusion) is doubtful. All four affect squad depth across attack and midfield, but none feature among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, so the core creative output led by A. Sørloth and G. Simeone remains available.

Celta Vigo Availability

Celta also have significant issues. M. Roman (Foot Injury) is sidelined. J. Rueda (Yellow Cards, suspension) is sidelined. C. Starfelt (Back Injury) is sidelined. M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. The suspension for J. Rueda removes an option in midfield, while defensive absences may force reshuffles, but key attacking reference Borja Iglesias is available.

Impact Summary

From a pure attacking standpoint, neither side loses its primary goal threat: Borja Iglesias (13 goals, 2 assists) and A. Sørloth (12 goals) are both available. The main impact is likely to be on midfield balance and defensive stability rather than on headline scoring power.